Java Software Engineer - Trading Technology

Hunter Bond — United Kingdom · Posted ~2 hours ago

Mid Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Java Software engineering Problem solving Performance optimization Front-office technology Trading systems

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a high-performance financial technology environment and engineer performance-critical systems that support sophisticated trading workflows. You will develop primarily in Java, solve demanding technical problems, optimize systems where latency and efficiency matter, and have opportunities to expand your technical leadership.

Highlights

Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus and hybrid work. The role offers exposure to performance-critical systems, close collaboration with front-office teams, challenging engineering problems, and opportunities to grow into technical leadership.

Description

Role: Java Software Engineer Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £100k + Industry Leading Bonus! We're currently working with a leading high-performance investment firm in London that's looking to add a Java Software Engineer to its front-office trading technology team! This role offers the opportunity to engineer the systems that underpin a sophisticated trading platform, working on performance-critical technology where every optimisation matters. You'll collaborate closely with front-office teams, solve challenging technical problems, and have the chance to grow your influence by taking on technical leadership responsibilities! We're Interested in Engineers Who Have: 3+ years of professional Java software development experienceStrong foundations in software engineering, with proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Java)A genuine passion for building high-quality software and a willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environmentStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to write clean, maintainable code and collaborate effectively within a team What you'll get in return: Join a talented engineering team and work alongside experienced developers who are invested in your growthGain hands-on experience building technology that supports business-critical applications and real-world systemsBenefit from ongoing mentorship, technical development, and the opportunity to accelerate your career in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment If you're interested in finding out more, feel free to apply directly or send me a message for a confidential conversation! agreen@hunterbond.com